Tag: Lord’s Supper

Morning Reading: Acts 20:7-12 NLT – dropping off to sleep

Reading: Acts 20:7-12 NLT

On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers [in Troas} to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. The upstairs room where we met was lighted with many flickering lamps.

sleepinAs Paul spoke on and on, a young man named Eutychus, sitting on the windowsill, became very drowsy. Finally, he fell sound asleep and dropped three stories to his death below. Paul went down, bent over him, and took him into his arms. “Don’t worry,” he said, “he’s alive!”

Then they all went back upstairs, shared in the Lord’s Supper, and ate together. Paul continued talking to them until dawn, and then he left.

Meanwhile, the young man was taken home unhurt, and everyone was greatly relieved.

Pray: Holy Spirit – I pray today for congregations around the world… the people who are listening in the pews, as it were… keep them alert and open to all that you have prepared for them.  Help them find your Word of hope and help directed to them personally… even when a barrage of words are scattered broadside at them. I pray for preachers and teachers everywhere… help them to cull through all the research and information they’ve uncovered… so that they can zero in on your transforming message of Life Change. May your word go forth with power and accomplish the purpose you intended. I ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Spiritual Song: “Open the eyes of my heart Lord” – Christopher Duffley

Morning Reading: Acts 2.42-47 NLT – model community

Reading: Acts 2.42-47 NLT

Members of the Rutba House in Durham, N.C., gather for meals and morning and evening prayer.
Members of the Rutba House in Durham, N.C., gather for meals and morning and evening prayer.

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper, and to prayer.

A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity — all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Prayer: Heavenly Father – Make me a believer who is devoted to learning… to breaking bread with others… and to prayer. Holy Spirit – Give me a spirit of joy and generosity… freely sharing with those in need. Lord Jesus – May my life and witness bring honor to you… and may you add to your number those who are being saved. Amen.

Devotional Song: “A Morning Prayer” – Godinsight4me